Also known as
Verbascum Thapsus, Great mullein, Common mullein
Introduction
Mullein is towering plant with a single stalk rising as high up as 6 feet loaded with fluffy leaves and topped with a spike of yellow flowers. The flowers cover the mouth with a honey-like odor and a sweet taste. The name mullein itself is derived from the Latin word "mollis" which means soft.
Constituents
Mucilage, flavonoids, Iridoids, sterols, and sugars.
Harvest Data
Origin: Chile
Certified Organic
Cut fluffy leaf
Use
Traditionally used as a tea, and is frequently combined with other herbs in mixtures for treating cough. Mullein makes for a very powerful ally when smoked, clearing out the lungs and even thought to possibly help repair the damage caused by chronic tobacco use. Many a tobacco smoker have tapered off using blends of Mullein mixed with other herbs, Lobelia inflata being a prime example.
Summary
The soothing mucilages of mullein coat sore throats and enable productive coughing when used either as a tea or smoked like tobacco. Mullein is by far the most popular herbal tobacco alternative and carries over it's sweet honey like flavor when smoked as such.
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